Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Sheffield is seeking a part-time experienced small animal vet to join a supportive team of 5 vets. This role offers flexible hours, enabling you to contribute significantly to animal care while developing your clinical interests. The practice is well-equipped and committed to providing high standards of care. Benefits include competitive salary, extensive annual leave, CPD allowances, and support for professional memberships.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience as a small animal vet.
• Ability to work in a team and support clinical interests.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to small animals.
• Work collaboratively with other vets and support staff.
• Pursue clinical interests through in-house case work.

Skills

Experience with small animals

Team collaboration

Clinical interest development

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Salary up to £60,000 (FTE) DOE

We are looking for a part-time experienced (at least 18 months) small animal vet to join our friendly team based in central Sheffield.

We are a team of 5 vets, all working part-time, supported by 7 RVNs, 6 VCAs and a peripatetic orthopaedic surgeon. Our vets hold certificates in imaging, surgery and medicine and our practice is well equipped with dental x-rays, ultrasound and multiparameter monitoring equipment.

25 hours a week including one 7pm finish a week. 1 in 6 Saturdays (finish 3.30pm). The rest of the hours can be flexible.

We encourage in-house work up of cases and are keen for our staff to pursue any clinical interests. We have a lovely client base and a close working relationship with many charities, which fits the ethos of our practice. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to all of our patients and a wonderful place to work, hence why many of our staff have been here for 15+ years.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (Pro rata)
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.